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Proboscidea spicata
Proboscidea spicata Correll
Many-flowered Unicorn Plant, New Mexico Unicorn Plant, New Mexico Unicorn-plant, Devil's Claw
Pedaliaceae (Sesame Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: PRSP3
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: AnnualHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 1 foot tall.
Fruit: When dry, fruit splits to display two woody curved claws.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug
Distribution
USA: TXNative Habitat: Dry, sandy and alluvial soils.
Web Reference
Webref 108 - Fighting for Survival - The Many-flowered Unicorn Plant (2021) WildEarth GuardiansWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Research Literature
Reslit 3034 - Some Additions and Corrections to the Flora of Texas - VI (1968) Donovan S. CorrellThis information was provided by the Florida WIldflower Foundation.
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Additional resources
USDA: Find Proboscidea spicata in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Proboscidea spicata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Proboscidea spicata
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-06-01Research By: CBR